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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Fathom's Big Shift into 2024 with Record-Breaking Success

Fathom, a beloved movie distributor for two decades, is set to shatter records in 2024. With a whopping $145 million in gross revenue, they've outdone last year's $100 million by a impressive 45%. To match their growth, they're rolling out a new name: Fathom Entertainment. This change reflects their

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Kidney Transplant Access: A Southeast Struggle

Did you know that the Southeastern United States has some of the lowest kidney transplant rates in the country? It's true. And it's not just about numbers. There are big differences in who gets these life-saving procedures based on race and money. To tackle this, a study called RaDIANT was launched

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago’s Twelve Dates Ends This Weekend, Plus Cirque Shows and Santa Breakfast

It’s the final countdown for "The Twelve Dates of Christmas" at Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso. This hilarious play follows Mary’s crazy dating adventures throughout a year. With just two shows left (Friday and Saturday at 8 p. m. ), you can catch the laughs for $22 or $20 for seniors, student

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Nov 30 2024WEATHER

Winter's First Blast: Northeast Ohio Braces for Big Snow

Hey, Northeast Ohio! Buckle up; the first major snowstorm of the season is barreling towards us. Lake, Ashtabula, and Geauga counties should brace for a lot of snow. Meteorologists are warning about heavy snowfall, with some areas potentially getting up to 20 inches. This could make driving tricky,

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Nov 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Moana 2's Cinema Splash: Hope for Theaters

This Thanksgiving, "Moana 2" is creating quite a stir, earning a whopping $28 million in just one day. Experts predict it could rake in over $175 million over the five-day holiday, surpassing the records set by "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. " Other blockbusters like "Wicked" and

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Nov 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Should You Sing Along at the 'Wicked' Movie?

Ever wondered if it's OK to belt out your favorite tunes from "Wicked" while watching the movie in theaters? Well, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, has something to say about that. In a recent interview, she gave the green light to fans who feel like joining in during the film. "It's great, " she s

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sara Porkalob Takes On Film and TV with Impression Entertainment

Sara Porkalob, known for her creative matrilineal musical trilogy The Dragon Cycle, has signed with Impression Entertainment to explore opportunities in film and television. Her acclaimed musicals, like Dragon Lady and Dragon Mama, have earned multiple awards, including Gregory and Elliot Norton Awa

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Nov 26 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rock Speaks Up: Should You Sing in Musical Movies?

Imagine you're in a packed theater, enjoying the latest musical film. Suddenly, someone next to you starts belting out a tune. What do you do? Many movie-goers have been discussing this very issue following the recently released musical, Wicked. Now, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has weighed in wi

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Harvard Prof Takes Over Arlington's Regent Theatre

You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now

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